Join award-winning, professional wildlife and nature photographer, Dawn Wilson, on a trip of a lifetime to photograph brown bears in their natural habitat along the coast of Alaska.

We will travel to scenic Lake Clark National Park to be in the bear's world where we will watch and photograph them as they chase salmon, dig for clams in the mud flats, feed on sedge grasses in the meadows, play, and possibly see little cubs.

Additional optional activities and opportunities include fishing and photographing the lush landscape of inactive volcanoes and beaches.

The field adventure begins right away with a professional bear guide. Field outings to find bears will involve some walking, but most trips are on a trailer pulled by an ATV. We will fly back to Soldotna on the morning of September 3. We recommend booking your flight home on September 4 in case of any weather-related delays. Or extend your stay in Alaska; I am happy to share some ideas for places to see.

Bald_Eagle_Anchor_Point_2016_2Two bald eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) fight over a fish at Anchor Point, Alaska.If you choose to join me for an optional wildlife photography workshop in Homer, Alaska, you'll get the chance to see moose, bald eagles, sea mammals and sea birds. We'll spend two full days in the field in Homer and in the area around Homer.

Why go with Dawn?Participating in a photo workshop with Dawn, recognized as a top-ten female nature photographer by Wild Planet Photo Magazine, provides the opportunity to get more personal attention from an experienced and passionate nature and wildlife photographer. Her goals for your photography include helping all participants with composition, teaching about animal behavior for better photos, instruction on how to create visual and emotional impact, and understanding camera techniques. Your photo workshop leader has a varied skill set and can provide a wide variety of photography instruction, including guidance for camera equipment, Photoshop and Lightroom, and how to get the best photos of birds, bears and landscapes.

Cost DOES NOT include:
- airfare to or from home to Anchorage
- lodging, transportation or meals in Anchorage
- tips for lodge staff and bear guide
- alcoholic beverages at lodge

I look forward to having you join the group in Alaska!

About Dawn Wilson

Brown_bear_LCNP_2017_15A brown bear sow (Ursus arctos) walks down the beach as her cubs beg to nurse on a cloudy day in Lake Clark National Park, Alaska
As a professional wildlife photographer, writer and Master Naturalist, Dawn travels extensively throughout the Rocky Mountains and Alaska photographing the animals of high latitudes and high altitudes. These animals love the cold and remote regions as much as she does, and she enjoys sharing her stories and photos to encourage others to see and conserve these beautiful regions.

Her work has appeared in numerous publications, calendars and photo exhibits, including Outdoor Photographer, Colorado Outdoors, Wyoming Wildlife, Defenders of Wildlife, National Geographic Digital, MotorHome and Colorado Life. She was also recognized as a Top Ten Female Nature Photographer to Watch by Wild Planet Photo Magazine.